According to our favorite fashion guru Vogue magazine, “Pearls have become so popular that you can’t even scroll through your Instagram feed or a street style gallery without spotting them on the ears of a stylish woman.
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The Resurgence of POWER PEARLS: A Lustrous New Symbol of Female Empowerment
Last year we brought you the complete guide to Power Pearls and the Women Who Wear Them. Luckily, for us pearl lovers, there is much to celebrate in more recent months. Not only are pearls getting a “thrilling” makeover with exciting new designs, but the iconic pearl is also popping up in fashion news and in pop culture like never before.
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It’s All About Coral: Celebrating Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year
In early December, international color authority Pantone announced that “Living Coral” is its choice for the 2019 Color of the Year. As it has done every year since 2000, Pantone’s COY selection committee gathered trends from the worlds of fashion and jewelry, home décor, technology, and social media, and pronounced that the color coral is thriving in the current zeitgeist.
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Flex your Charm Muscle : SPOTLIGHT on Assael’s Award Winning “Flex” Bracelet
New Year, new news! And new versatile designs … Assael is delighted to announce receipt of the Cultured Pearl Association of America’s inaugural “Spotlight” Award for the “Flex” bangle, designed by Sean Gilson.
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Pearls Just Wanna Have Fun
“It’s the season’s most thrilling remake of an all-time classic…the pure, pristine pearl is in the midst of a modernizing makeover, rebelling against its prim image and taking its place at the heart of some of the coolest jewelry on offer this Christmas.”
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Holiday Hints for Last Minute Shopping / Ultimate Gems for Gift Giving Delight
With less than a week to go before Santa’s spectacular arrival, the pressure is on to find the perfect gift for your favorite female. If you’re still looking for a sure fire way to make her shine, here are our top tips to help you
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Stress-Free Holiday Outfits: 3 Looks We Love with Pearls and Coral
Just when visions of sugarplums should be dancing in our heads, many of us are fretting over what to wear for the holidays. With Black Tie galas, office cocktail parties, and New Year’s Eve ahead, the art of glamorizing can present challenges if you’re not prepared. We’ve rounded up some holiday outfit ideas that are not only on-trend but easy to achieve.
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Love in the Luster: Holiday Gift Guide for your Favorite Pearl Girl
In case you haven’t noticed, pearls are EVERYWHERE these days! Baroque, Akoya and colorful pearls are embellishing accessories like shoes and handbags, being sewn into Couture fashions and sweaters, and of course, adorning designer outfits in jewelry.
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Holiday Decorating Tips – The Personal Kind
It’s that time of year. The soothing voice of Burl Ives begins to greet us everywhere, crooning softly, encouraging us to celebrate the festive colors of the holiday season. As tinsel and garland begin to go up, remember to decorate yourself this year, too. Look to the iconic décor of this magical season for fashion inspiration, adornment and of course, gifting!
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Pearls of Wisdom from Jewelry: The Body Transformed, The New Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
“Jewelry is the world’s oldest art form, predating cave paintings by tens of thousands of years…” So begins the journey through the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest exhibit Jewelry: The Body Transformed, a thoughtful exploration of the very nature of adornment and our human fascination with fine jewelry.
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